BREAKING: Obama Embraces Marriage Equality

President Obama has come out in support of marriage equality for gay and lesbian people in an interview with ABC News’ Robin Roberts this afternoon: OBAMA: I have to tell you that over the course of several years as I have talked to friends and family and neighbors when  …

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Sen. Grassley calls the president 'stupid'

Iowa's senior senator and prolific Tweeter, Republican Chuck Grassley, sent a harshly worded message Saturday that intentionally slighted the president. Aides say Grassley personally Tweeted: "Constituents askd why i am not outraged at PresO attack on supreme court independ …

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BBC News - World's Last WWI veteran Florence Green dies aged 110

Florence Green, from King's Lynn, Norfolk, served as a mess steward at RAF bases in Marham and Narborough. She died in her sleep on Saturday night at Briar House care home, King's Lynn. Mrs Green had been due to celebrate her 111th birthday on 19 February.  

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Pastor Concerned About 'Destroying Definition Of Marriage' Asks Evangelicals To Back Gingrich

Same-sex marriage opponent Pastor Jim Garlow, a big supporter of California’s Proposition 8, sent an email to conservative Christians on Saturday accusing liberals and President Obama of “destroying the definition of marriage” and asking them to support the G …

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First Romney TV Ad Falsely Presents McCain Campaign Quote As Obama's

The Romney campaign’s very first television ad, released this evening, dishonestly presents a 2008 McCain campaign quote as the words of President Obama.

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US government loses triple-A credit rating - Business - Stocks & economy - msnbc.com

The United States lost its top-notch AAA credit rating from Standard & Poor's Friday, in a dramatic reversal of fortune for the world's largest economy.

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Race to the Top Florida: Florida may pass up $100 million federal Race to the Top grant for early-childhood education - OrlandoSentinel.com

Florida's decision to reject federal grants tied to the Obama administration's health-care overhaul means it might not be able to compete for $100 million to improve the care and education of young children.

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O'Reilly Slams Tea Party's 'Hateful Rhetoric,' Warns GOP 'Craziness' Is Just Helping Obama | ThinkProgress

Yesterday, conservative radio and television host Bill O’Reilly had a message for the far-right absolutists in the GOP who are driving the country to the brink of default: You’re helping President Obama get re-elected.

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Rick Santorum Pledges To 'Go To New York' And Repeal State's Same-Sex Marriage Law | ThinkProgress

At a campaign stop in Ankeny, Iowa, Rick Santorum reiterated his criticism of Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) for saying he was “fine” with New York enacting a same-sex marriage law and pledged to personally fight for its repeal.

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House Republicans delay vote on Boehner debt plan

House Republicans delayed a vote on their bill to lift the debt ceiling as they scrambled Tuesday night to rewrite the measure to ensure that accompanying spending cuts were large enough, according to three senior GOP aides. The vote, originally scheduled for Wednesday, could …

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Lawsuit filed over New York same-sex marriage law - CNN.com

Conservative groups on Monday filed a lawsuit in New York Supreme Court challenging the legality of the state's same-sex marriage law. The lawsuit, in which New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedom is the primary plaintiff, seeks an injunction on the Marriage Equality Act, clai …

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Snyder's sweeping tax overhaul squeaks through Senate

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Quite Possibly the Best Doctor Who Season Opener of All Time

Do you feel as if Doctor Who's ageless time traveler, the Doctor, has been getting too invulnerable of late? Too unstoppable? Too difficult to confront with a credible threat? Well, the show addressed those complaints head on. And then some.

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When Robot Chicken Meets Video Games

Robot Chicken is pretty damn popular. And it got that way by poking fun at popular culture. Movies, books, comics, TV shows, even action figures. But what happens when Robot Chicken crosses paths with video games?

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http://www.advocate.com/news_detail_ektid83156.asp

Marriage-equality opponents in Maine have filed a formal challenge to the state's new law allowing same-sex couples to marry, the Associated Press reports. The action could lead to a referendum vote on marriage equality in November 2009 or June 2010.

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'Watchmen' movie belongs to Fox, not Warner Bros according to Judge

Fox couldn't have tried and suing earlier? Did they really have to wait until the movie was in Post-production before throwing this massive wrench in what was shaping up into a good movie?

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The Year in Queer

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N.J. Religious Group Found to Be Discriminating Against Lesbian Couple

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Lady Physically Puts Credit Cards In Wii

I wonder about some people and their ability to dress themselves in the morning. This woman seems to be one of the ones that is "pants-on-head retarded"

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Jack Thompson believes God struck down Take-Two

Everyone's favorite ex-lawyer is at it again.

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Supermarket super-villains: 20 foods to skip

Battling the bulge? Watch out for these packaged perpetrators, says Men's Health editor Dave Zinczenko in his book, "Eat This, Not That! Supermarket Survival Guide."

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River wins: Tiny tribe seeks to move village

Flooding used to be a problem every five or 10 years for the tiny Hoh Indian Reservation. These days it's an annual event.

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Parents' response key to health of gay youth

Young gay people whose parents responded negatively when they revealed their sexual orientation were more likely to attempt suicide and experience depression, says a new study.

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